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Genetic population structure of the green floater (Lasmigona subviridis): Identification of management units and associated fish hosts

Freshwater bivalves, which are among the most threatened animals in North America, present significant challenges to conservation biologists that attempt to maintain ecological and evolutionary processes within and among populations. Effective management of this rare fauna is often complicated because inadequate information exists for More...

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Relationships Among Flow, Water Depth, Sediment Texture, and Fingernail Clams

Fingernail clams (Sphaeriidae) and mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are important food sources for fish and migrating waterfowl in the Upper Mississippi River (UMR). An empirical model is being tested to determine its ability to confidently identify preferred areas for fingernail clams in UMR Pools 7 and 8. The intended result of this model is to provide More...

  • Image of Pool 7, which extends from Lock & Dam 7 located near Dresbach, Minnesota upstream to Lock &